Local notices and social updates from the area
Community notices mention Merlin Ross's Newark move with his wife and son, Irene Thurman visiting Yates City relatives, St. Joseph's parish chicken dinner, Mae McDonough visiting relatives from Chicago, and George Sollenberger on vacation from the telephone office. Also listed are church meetings, picnics, reunions, visitors from Peoria and Bloomington, local business sales, and assorted family trips and social events across Brimfield, Aledo, Detweiter Park Peoria, and surrounding towns.
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Irene Thurman
Orville Webber
Yates City
St. Joseph's Parish
For Sale Classified Items and Farm Offerings
Now taking orders for tomatoes by the bushel. Model T Ford truck with grain box for sale. 60 two months old chicks 15¢ each. Well bred Guernsey bull 11 months. 110 acre farm with modern home and improvements 34 miles north and west of town. Terms reasonable. Inquire at News office.
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Tom Hedden
Farmer’s worry as boy excels in studies over sports
Apprehensive Farmer Corntessel notes his son is progressing well in studies to the point he fears the boy may neglect tennis and horseback riding. The exchange captures a humorous moment reflecting priorities and rural life.
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Farmer Corntessel
A Suitable Job Starts Chickens for Collegiate Father
A lighthearted note from a collegiate father suggests settling down to raise chickens and advises trying owls for better hours, reflecting humorous family dialogue about work and time management.
Unshaken Sally and Sue Refuse Flivver Ride Invitation
The dialogue notes Sally resisting an invitation to ride in a rickety old car and Sue confirming she too refused the offer. The exchange frames a light social moment with a playful challenge and firm boundaries.
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Sally
Change of Scenery Sulitor And Where Is Your Sister Jimmy
The lines depict a tense moment as Jimmy asks about his sister’s whereabouts. She has just run upstairs to change rings when she saw him approaching, suggesting a confrontation or urgent plan. The dialogue hints at personal tensions and immediate action.
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Jimmy
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SWE
Chevrolet
Merlin Ross
Newark
Ned
Auto Sales Co
Mae McDonough
Chicago
George Sollenberger
Milan Claybaugh
Peoria
Pugh
New Windsor
John Zern
H. Neikirk
Mrs. Lawrence Smith
Daisy Yess
Lavon Arnold
John Bragg
Aledo
Shirley's
Harold Hulse
Bloomington
Catholic Daughters of America
Shane Family
Detweiter Park
Lucille la Follette
the Shirleys
Oak Hill Community Club
Perle Cove
R W Newell
Angola
Indiana
Minnie Lewis
Viola
Don Wceods
Rockford
John Chipman
Middletown
Ohio
Charles Hayes
Patsy
Bethany Harder
Macom
Mfr
JW Harder
Jubi'ee
Acé
Harry Key
ST. Coa
Vvagu
Avterces Cellian
Thad Fuchs
Elizabeth
Fuchs
Bertha Cole
Williamsfield
Patay Smith
Decatur
Ira Poster
A.S Nichols
LU. J Michael
Mr. Michael
Indiana Central College At
Indianapolis
Harry Hayes
la Grange
Fish Neck
Wisconsin
Nes Moe Davcer
Tomas
Cacgorer Dhiss Leona Wat Ev Fe
Avedeen
South
Ne Thanc
Donad Taylor
C M Travs
Francis Taylor
Burlington
Iowa
Ava
Clifford Cady
Bonnie Jean
Henry DeVries
Fort Madison
Keokuk
Carol Walters
Earl
Fort Wayne
Mae Murray
Knoxville
A.& Nichols
John Schelkopf
Mary Raymond
St. Mary’s of the Woods
Terre Haute
J R Schelkopf
Joyce Ann
Rosemary
M. P. Lackland
Mennonite Hospital
Princeville
Kelley’ S Corner
Billy Woodrow
Richard
William
Teresa Ann Day
Billy
Donald
Joyce Ann Gilroy
Jean
Jack Sloan
Jackie Powers
Silverleaf Pavillion
Dorans
Alabama
Brimfield
Nellie Carroll
Frederick
Misa Margart Maher
Wm. Maher
T. F. Maher
Arthur Maher
Babe
Fred Dawson
Shelby County Herald
Des Moines Tribune
John Hamilton
Ross Taylor
C M ‘Travis
Emma Pemble
Chautauqua Park
Pontiac
Tully
Henry Reinhart
Guernsey
A. E. Coz
Fruck Farm
Brimfield News
Sue
E. Overend
Prop
the Baimrety News
Hrimheld Illinois
Addison Pacey
Mildred Pacey
Gogsa
Travis
MC Donovgi Meat Market
Pillbury’s
Jo Beth
Dietz
Cecil Hardware CO
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